Upcoming events.
🧹 Upcoming Community Clean-Up
Join us on Friday, June 7th for a community clean-up along the Appomattox River Trail on Pocahontas Island, starting at 149 Rolfe Street, Petersburg, VA. Together, we’ll be removing invasive tree species to help restore the trail’s natural beauty and protect the surrounding environment.
This clean-up is part of our continued efforts to revitalize Pocahontas Island and ensure safe, vibrant outdoor spaces for all to enjoy.
🛠️ Tools and supplies will be provided. All ages and experience levels are welcome!
💕 Stories by Candlelight: The Story of Love
Featuring the music of Bruno Mars
Step into a glowing world of love, laughter, and everything in between. The Story of Love, the opening night of the 2025 Stories by Candlelight series, takes you on a romantic journey — told entirely through the unforgettable music of Bruno Mars.
From the spark of attraction (That’s What I Like), to playful dating (Finesse), deep commitment (Treasure, Leave the Door Open), and tender vulnerability (Just the Way You Are), this immersive evening captures every phase of love — including the heartbreaks (When I Was Your Man) and the rise that follows (Uptown Funk, 24K Magic).
Illuminated solely by the warm glow of over 1,000 flameless candles, the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra’s string quartet brings this romantic journey to life inside one of Petersburg’s most intimate historic venues.
🎟️ Limited seating available. Proceeds benefit community revitalization efforts on the Pocahontas Island Historic District.
🚣 A Guided Kayak Experience
Presented by OCR Community Empowerment Group
Drift into a new kind of story—told not through music or candlelight, but through the steady rhythm of paddles on water.
Join OCRCEG for a guided kayaking tour along the scenic Appomattox River, where nature sets the pace and every bend offers something new. Designed for beginners and casual paddlers alike, this experience blends relaxation with discovery. You’ll learn basic kayaking techniques, receive safety guidance, and gain insight into the local environment—all while enjoying the quiet beauty of the river.
Whether you’re seeking a mindful escape, a fun group outing, or simply a fresh way to connect with the outdoors, this journey offers the perfect mix of learning, leisure, and community—one paddle stroke at a time.
🤝 Stories by Candlelight: A Tribute to Friendship
Featuring the timeless music of Whitney Houston
Step into an evening illuminated by over a thousand candles and the power of connection. Stories by Candlelight: A Tribute to Friendship invites you to experience the bonds that sustain us—told through the unforgettable music of Whitney Houston.
From the spark of a new connection (I’m Every Woman) to the steadfast comfort of loyalty (Count on Me), and the quiet strength found in someone’s belief (I Believe in You and Me), this tribute follows the emotional arc of true friendship. Whether celebrating love that endures (My Love Is Your Love) or navigating moments of loss (Where Do Broken Hearts Go), each piece reflects the beauty, resilience, and transformative power of friendship.
🎻 Performed by the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra’s string quartet, this unforgettable night is more than a concert—it’s a story shared by every heart that has ever been held by a friend.
🎟️ Limited seating available. Proceeds benefit community revitalization efforts on the Pocahontas Island Historic District.
🔥Stories by Candlelight: The Fire Within
Featuring the music of Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, Ed Sheeran, and The Chainsmokers
In the hush of candlelight, something stirs—a quiet reckoning, a question whispered in the dark: Who am I, really?
Stories by Candlelight: The Fire Within 🔥 is an illuminating journey through self-discovery, resilience, and becoming. Featuring the bold and introspective music of Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, Ed Sheeran, and The Chainsmokers, this immersive concert follows the arc of a personal awakening—from doubt and identity to the unshakable fire that lives within.
In moments of vulnerability (The Archer, Save Myself), a search begins. Through heartbreak and rebellion (Something Just Like This, Look What You Made Me Do), confidence takes root. And in the light of self-acceptance (Castle on the Hill, Beautiful People), you emerge stronger, unapologetically yourself.
🎻 Performed by the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra’s string quartet and illuminated solely by the warm glow of over 1,000 flameless candles, The Fire Within is more than a performance—it’s a transformation. A reminder that your story is your power.
🎟️ Limited seating available. Proceeds benefit community revitalization efforts on the Pocahontas Island Historic District.
👑 Stories by Candlelight: The Evolution of a Woman
Featuring the music of Beyoncé
In the hush of candlelight, a story unfolds—tender, powerful, and unapologetically true. It begins with longing and love, but deepens into something far greater: the journey of becoming.
Stories by Candlelight: The Evolution of a Woman 👑 is a soul-stirring celebration of growth, vulnerability, and feminine strength. Through the timeless music of Beyoncé, this immersive concert traces the path from innocence to identity, from heartbreak to healing, and from silence to full-throated self-love.
In the bloom of first love (Dangerously in Love, 1+1), hope glows. As illusions crack (Irreplaceable, Sandcastles), wisdom takes root. And in the power of reclamation (Flawless, Formation), a woman rises—not just to survive, but to lead, create, and shine. In the final light (Halo, Spirit, Bigger), grace meets purpose.
🎻 Performed by the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra’s string quartet and illuminated solely by the warm glow of over 1,000 flameless candles, The Evolution of a Woman is more than a tribute—it’s a reckoning. A love letter to every woman who’s ever dared to find herself.
🎟️ Limited seating available. Proceeds benefit community revitalization efforts on the Pocahontas Island Historic District.